7 inexpensive smartphones with NFC for contactless payment via MirPay

1. Realme 9i

• Display: IPS, 6.6 inches, 2412 × 1080 pixels.
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680.
• Camera: main - 50 Mp, 2 Mp and 2 Mp; front - 16 MP.
• Memory: 4/128 GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• System: Android 11 (RealmeUI 2.0).

A device with an IPS display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Menu operation looks a bit smoother at this frequency. The fingerprint scanner is installed in the power button on the side. As with all the devices on this list, Realme 9i has an NFC module for contactless payment. The smartphone will cope with games at medium graphics settings and will pull all applications for everyday tasks without any problems.

The main camera of the device consists of three modules: the main one at 50 megapixels, a macro lens and a frame depth sensor of 2 megapixels. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel camera in the upper left corner of the screen. The device is able to take good photos, but mostly in daylight.

The battery capacity should be enough for about a couple of days of active use. At the same time, the smartphone is quickly recharged at a power of 33 W – it will take approximately 60 minutes to replenish up to 100%.

There is support for microSD cards and the ability to virtual increase the amount of RAM by 5 GB through the use of built-in memory.

Price: 16,082 rubles.

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2. Realme Narzo 50A

• Display: IPS, 6.5 inches, 1600 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G85.
• Camera: main - 50 Mp, 2 Mp, 2 Mp; front - 8 MP.
• Memory: 4/128 GB.
• Battery: 5 860 mAh.
• System: Android 11 (RealmeUI 2.0).

The main feature of this model is a 5,860 mAh battery, which allows you to listen to music for 111 hours or watch videos for 27 hours. In this case, the battery is charged at a power of only up to 18 watts, which requires more than 2 hours.

For shooting, the main camera with three modules is provided. The 50MP main lens is complemented by a depth sensor and a 2MP macro. With the help of the front camera, you won’t be able to take outstanding selfies, but it’s quite suitable for video calls. The rear camera has a night mode and algorithmic additions that increase the clarity of images.

With Realme Narzo 50A, you can use a microSD card up to 256 GB. The fingerprint scanner is built into the camera unit on the back. Balanced in terms of characteristics, the device is suitable for everyday tasks and will handle most games at low and medium graphics quality settings.

Price: 15,490 rubles with a seller's coupon.

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3. Redmi Note 11

• Display: AMOLED, 6.43 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 680.
• Camera: main - 50 megapixels, 8 megapixels, 2 megapixels and 2 megapixels; front - 13 MP.
• Memory: 4/64 GB, 4/128 GB, 6/128 GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• System: Android 11 (MIUI 13).

A mid-range smartphone will allow you to play all mobile games at low and medium graphics quality settings, and will also run most applications without noticeable freezes. The display supports screen refresh rates up to 90Hz. The battery charges quickly at up to 33W. The battery capacity is enough for 22 hours of video playback and 215 hours of music listening.

The main camera uses a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle module, a macro and a 2 MP frame depth sensor. The smartphone takes good photos, but does not show anything outstanding. On the front camera, it is quite possible to take pictures for social networks. Built-in memory can be easily expanded with a microSD card up to 1 TB. Please note that when choosing a model to order, you must specify the option with NFC support.

Price: from 15,193 rubles.

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4. Poco M4 Pro 5G

• Display: IPS, 6.6 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels.
• CPU: MediaTek Dimension 810.
• Camera: main - 50 MP, 8 MP; front - 16 MP.
• Memory: 4/64 GB, 6/128 GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• System: Android 11 (MIUI 12.5).

The device will cope with most applications without noticeable freezes and will run many games at medium settings. The display of the device operates at a frequency of 90 Hz and produces a good picture for watching video indoors.

The main camera of the phone consists of two modules: the main one at 50 megapixels and ultra-wide-angle at 8 megapixels. The front takes good enough pictures for its class with a 16 MP sensor. The battery supports 33W charging. It will take about an hour to replenish up to 100%. The battery capacity should be enough for a couple of days of moderate use.

The fingerprint scanner is located on the side wall of the case. The device is protected from dust and splashes according to the IP53 standard, but it cannot be immersed in water.

Price: from 13,941 rubles.

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5. Infinix Hot 11S

• Display: IPS, 6.78 inches, 2460 × 1080 pixels.
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G88.
• Camera: main - 50 Mp, 2 Mp and 2 Mp; front - 8 MP.
• Memory: 4/64 GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• System: Android 11 (XOS 7.6).

A smartphone with a large display is suitable for solving most everyday tasks, modern games can also be launched with low and medium graphics quality settings. The IPS display supports refresh rates up to 90Hz.

The cameras produce a picture acceptable for the level of this device. It uses a main sensor of 50 MP and two auxiliary sensors of 2 MP and 0.08 MP. Selfies on the front camera are unlikely to be impressive, but for video calls it is enough.

From the adapter included in the kit, the battery is charged at a power of 18 W for about 100 minutes. Battery capacity should be enough for about 142 hours of music listening or 13 hours of gaming. To unlock, there is a fingerprint scanner on the side of the case.

Price: 13,490 rubles with a seller's coupon.

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6. Realme C25S

• Display: IPS, 6.5 inches, 1600 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G85.
• Camera: main - 48 megapixels, 2 megapixels and 2 megapixels; front - 8 MP.
• Memory: 4/64 GB.
• Battery: 6000 mAh
• System: Android 11 (Realme UI 2.0).

This smartphone will appeal to undemanding users. The processor will not handle graphically complex games, but it will handle most other applications. A capacious battery is installed inside, which will be enough for a couple of days of work with a moderate load. It charges up to 18W.

The fingerprint scanner is located on the back of the smartphone. You should not rely on cameras, but with beautiful lighting you can get acceptable photos. It has a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a depth sensor. The front camera is useful for video calls.

Price: from 13,499 rubles.

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7. Oppo A54

• Display: IPS, 6.5 inches, 1600 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: MediaTek Helio P35.
• Camera: main - 13 MP, 2 MP and 2 MP; front - 16 MP.
• Memory: 4/64 GB, 4/128 GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• System: Android 10 (ColorOS 7.2).

The model was officially released a year ago, but it is still relevant for those who need a budget device with contactless payment and good stuffing. The device is suitable for the role of a gadget for everyday tasks without heavy loads in demanding games that are too tough for him.

It is unlikely that you will be able to take impressive pictures on the main or front camera, but you can count on frames for social networks. The battery capacity is enough for a day of active use. You can watch videos for about 20 hours or listen to music up to 40 hours. The battery supports charging up to 18W, so it will take a couple of hours to recharge. The fingerprint sensor is located on the side panel.

Price: from 13,369 rubles.

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